Patents by Inventor Richard L. Gottorff

Richard L. Gottorff has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Hybrid plug-n-play module attachment
    Publication number: 20040101359
    Abstract: A windshield wiper system mounting apparatus includes at least one plug-n-play grommet, at least one fastener grommet, and at least one bayonet grommet. The grommets connect the mounting apparatus to the support wall associated with the vehicle body in a simplified manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Gottorff, Eric A. Falter, Jeffrey J. Roodbeen
  • Method for a unitary assembly of tubing and a pressed on, interference fit, terminating fitting
    Patent number: 5598623
    Abstract: A unitary assembly of tubing and an end fitting. The end fitting includes a threaded fastener fitting having a tubular bore extending therethrough. A conical transition is coaxially provided to the bore at the thread/hex interface where the bore constricts. The end of the tubing is coaxially impacted, expanded and sized to an external configuration and dimension that achieves an interference fit relative to the tubular bore through the end fitting. The non-expanded end of the tubing is inserted into the larger of the two bores in the end fitting passed the conical transition and through the smaller bore until it experiences interference from the expansion. The interference is overcome by pressing the expansion into the bore in the end fitting until the expansion is completely seated into the end fitting. The expanded tube and end fitting is machined coaxially using a five step tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Panek, Richard L. Gottorff
  • Unitary assembly of tubing and a pressed on, interference fit, terminating fitting
    Patent number: 5487573
    Abstract: A unitary assembly of tubing and an end fitting. The end fitting includes a threaded fastener fitting having a tubular bore extending therethrough. A conical transition is coaxially provided to the bore at the thread/hex interface where the bore constricts. The end of the tubing is coaxially impacted, expanded and sized to an external configuration and dimension that achieves an interference fit relative to the tubular bore through the end fitting. The non-expanded end of the tubing is inserted into the larger of the two bores in the end fitting passed the conical transition and through the smaller bore until it experiences interference from the expansion. The interference is overcome by pressing the expansion into the bore in the end fitting until the expansion is completely seated into the end fitting. The expanded tube and end fitting is machined coaxially using a five step tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Panek, Richard L. Gottorff